Course summary

The Cricket Management Postgraduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary programme focusing on cricket’s ethics, governance, diversity, history and heritage, and as a new Olympic sport, its political, social, economic, and cultural contexts. It includes specific elements relating to the socio-cultural role of cricket in order to help students develop a critical perspective on their management work. The programme considers cricket at the local, national, international and global levels, and is suitable for those already working or aspiring to work in cricket. The postgraduate certificate concentrates heavily on preparing students to address the issues faced in cricket at all levels of the game. It aims to produce professionals who possess a detailed knowledge of how cricket operates combined with a clear sense of ethical behaviour and a cultural perspective on sport in the 21st century, and how to effectively implement and communicate these concepts into cricket organisations. Key features

• This online distance learning programme is designed for part-time students who are already working in the sport industry.

• You will study at your own pace alongside other commitments with ongoing support from our expert academic staff.

• Develop the knowledge and expertise needed to enable you to work at a local, national and international level in cricket with insight shared from industry professionals and guest speakers.

• Develop a critical and analytical approach to key political, social, and cultural issues in the ever-evolving and multi-faceted area of cricket management and the sport industry.

• You will gain an informed historical and ethical perspective on cricket developed through sector analyses, which will benefit your future roles and industry contributions.

• You will gain a thorough understanding and appreciation of cricket development from grassroots to elite level and the strategy through which sport continually grows.

• You will be part of a strong community in which students from across the globe bring their different perspectives, enhancing your international outlook.

• You will have the ability to top-up to the Sport Management Postgraduate Diploma (for UK students) or the Sport Management MSc (for UK and international students).